Chems clobbered as US Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 513 ptsStocks in North American chemical companies plunged on Thursday – with several falling more than 7% – as the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly 513 points.

US House approves crucial debt ceiling bill The US House of Representatives voted 260-161 on Monday to approve a controversial debt ceiling bill, and the measure is expected to get Senate approval and President Barack Obama’s signature on Tuesday.